BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
The Deputy Minister’s Office (DMO) is a collaborative, high-performing team of professionals dedicated to supporting the Deputy Minister, Minister’s Office and advancing the Ministry of Forests. The DMO serves as the central coordination point for executive operations, cabinet and legislative processes, issues management, and strategic initiatives. Team members work closely with ministry executive offices, Minister’s Office, partner agencies, and central government to ensure leadership is informed, aligned, and equipped to deliver on the ministry’s goals and mandate.

The Role
As the Director, Executive Operations, you’ll lead the day-to-day delivery of services and programs within the Deputy Minister’s Office, ensuring the Deputy Minister and Minister have timely, accurate information to support decision-making. You’ll provide strategic advice, planning expertise, and oversight for priority initiatives, cross-divisional collaboration, and integrated ministry planning. You’ll manage financial and human resources, strengthen operational processes to improve accountability and results, and serve as a key link between the Deputy Minister’s Office, Minister’s Office, Cabinet Operations, executive, and ministry staff. You’ll also oversee executive support functions, special initiatives, events, and committees on behalf of the Deputy Minister.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• University degree in a related discipline, such as public policy, business administration, communications or public administration. An equivalent combination of education and related experience may be considered.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience working in an executive administrative environment.
• Experience guiding staff to work within government’s decision-making process.
• Experience leading people and managing resources.
• Experience managing a portfolio of clients in a customer service environment and resolving complex staff and/or client issues.
• Experience managing diverse workloads proactively, effectively, independently and under pressure.
• Experience dealing with highly confidential and sensitive issues.

Preference may be given to applicants with:

• Experience dealing with centralized agencies 
• Experience working with political offices.
   

For questions regarding this position, please contact Andrea.Wood@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
This position is excluded from union membership.
This position can be based in any Natural Resource Ministry office. The locations listed above are to assist applicants in searching for this opportunity and are not a complete list of locations. 
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to three (3) days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and/or permanent vacancies.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.

Working for the BC Public Service:
The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process, including the assessment and selection stages. Please email the individual or contact listed on the posting if you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process.

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to Indigenous (First Nations [status or non-status], Inuit or Métis) applicants originating from the land now known as Canada, seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. Indigenous applicants can contact this service for personalized guidance on the BC Public Service hiring process including job applications and interviews.

How to Apply:
Your resume and/or cover letter must clearly show that you meet the education and experience requirements. Highlight the required qualifications and support them with specific examples, such as your responsibilities, projects you've worked on, or accomplishments. Find more information on the recruitment process, including helpful tips and videos about the application process, visit the Your Job Application page of MyHR.

Cover Letter: NO - Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.

Resume: YES - Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying.

Questionnaire: YES - You will need to complete a basic questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements.

Applicants who are selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on their knowledge, skills, abilities, competencies and other position related requirements as outlined in the Job Profile at the bottom of the posting. Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, visit the Technical Assistance page of MyHR.